Bible or Not

A Good Name is Better than Fine Perfume

Bible or Not — Sat, 19 May 2012 15:04:22 +0000

What's in a name? Everything. But I'm not talking about just the name, I am talking about the reputation behind the name - that is the meaning of today's quote. We can look at famous people and decide who is sincere, fake, kind-hearted, mean, honest, deceiving, virtuous, sinful and the list goes on. "A good name is better than fine perfume." - Bible or Not? And then we look in the mirror. Whether we like it or not, people make judgments about us every day. Perhaps you don't realize it, but...

A Love Greater than a Mother’s

Bible or Not — Sun, 13 May 2012 12:14:28 +0000

Bible or Not wishes all mothers a Happy Mother's Day! Where would we be without our mothers? The love and protection a mother affords her children goes beyond understanding, and is so indomitable, that it is the measuring stick for the greatest love you could find. Even in the animal kingdom we talk about the fierceness of the "momma bear" that will go to any length to protect her cubs. For those of us who have experienced the love of a mother, we can only say thanks. "Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!" - Bible or Not? Today we honor YOU, our mothers who have loved us, have raised us, and have made us who we are today. We thank God for you and pray that He blesses you. But let's not forget the orphans and those whose lives have been difficult, who have not felt the love of a mother or father. Let's reach out...

Want to Be Rich? Then Leave it Alone.

stevec828 — Sat, 12 May 2012 13:34:45 +0000

I was teaching the parable of the rich fool this past week in our Wednesday night service, and then this morning I came across this releated quote. It seems that this week I should be considering what it means to be rich, and so of course it's only right that I share it with you.

A man is rich in proportion to the things he can afford to let alone. - Bible or Not?

Being rich is about being focused on the right things, and not being focused on the wrong things. Today's quote is...

Absolution is the Most Powerful Form of Forgiveness

Bible or Not — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:51:34 +0000

Forgiveness is powerful. For the offender, being forgiven of an offense removes the burden of wanting to undo the wrong we have done. For the offended, when we are able to forgive someone who has wronged us, that removes the heavy burden of retribution we carry. For those who have been on the giving or receiving end of forgiveness, you understand this. "Absolution is the most powerful form of forgiveness." - Bible or Not? The Bible has much to say about forgiveness and every so often I'll hear a quote from...

You Can’t Keep a Good Man Down

Bible or Not — Tue, 01 May 2012 02:44:40 +0000

We all face adversity at one time or another in our lives, and how we handle the circumstances of life speaks volumes of our inner man and woman. In the book "As a Man Thinketh", author James Allen shares the idea that circumstances do not make the man, they reveal him to himself. And when we consider how a Godly person might handle adversity, we can consider today's quote. "You can't keep a good man down." - Bible or Not? Find out the origin of today's quote and listen to a song of the same recorded over 100 years ago.

They Sow the Wind and Reap the Whirlwind

stevec828 — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:33:14 +0000

I was recently watching The History Channel and discovered a new quote for Bible or Not. We find the concept of the justice of God, that you reap what you sow, quite clearly in the Bible. "They sow the wind, and reap the whirlwind." - Bible or Not? Today's quote was made famous during World War II, but who said it? Did it come from the Bible, or Not?

Be Men Now and Take Up the Heart of Courage

Bible or Not — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:11:45 +0000

Much is said about courage and perseverance in the Bible. While some consider that to have courage means to have no fear, others like myself believe that courage provides us the ability to act in the face of fear. Which brings me to today's Bible-sounding quote...

"Be men now, dear friends, and take up the heart of courage, and have consideration for each other in the strong encounters, since more come through alive when men consider each other." - Bible or Not?

We see that the notion of courage has been around for a very long time, and that's because such quality traits have been ingrained in the human spirit from the beginning. The courage written of by...

Did Jesus Pay Taxes?

Bible or Not — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:21:49 +0000

Today is tax day, the day we render unto "Caesar" what is his. The quote by Jesus that we should render unto Caesar what is Caesar's and unto God what is God's is by far the most popular quote about paying taxes. But, did Jesus actually pay taxes?

"Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s." - Matthew 22:21

There are two events in the Bible regarding Jesus and taxes...

God Himself Could Not Sink This Ship

Bible or Not — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 04:18:47 +0000

Today is the 100th anniversary of an historic event of epic proportions: the sinking of the Titanic. The fame of the Titanic's voyage and sinking continues to captivate the interest of people everywhere. It is the most compelling example of both the monumental acheivements and foolish pride of modern man.

“God himself could not sink this ship!” - Unknown Titanic Crewmember

On April 10th 1912 the much heralded Titanic left Southampton England on its maiden voyage...

Hallelujah Christ Arose

Bible or Not — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 11:42:04 +0000

Happy Easter and Resurrection Day! Up from the grave He arose, with a mighty triumph over His foes - that is our theme for today. And today's quote goes along with it:

"Hallelujah, Christ arose!" - Bible or Not?

This is the most significant tenant of the Christian faith and the reason for celebration not just today, but every day. This quote comes from the...